8 Oscar-Winning Actors and Where They Trained

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Winning an Academy Award is a delicate balance of natural born talent and vigorous training, and these eight had to start somewhere. Here’s a list of admired Oscar winners and the places they studied before catching their big break.

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Briana Rodriguez
Briana is the Editor-in-Chief at Backstage. She oversees editorial operations and covers all things film and television. She's interested in stories about the creative process as experienced by women, people of color, and other marginalized communities. You can find her on Twitter @brirodriguez and on Instagram @thebrianarodriguez
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